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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Castaño-Frías-Lucía author Tudela-Littleton-Peralta-Carmen author Segura-Oliva-Natalia author Suárez-Arana-María author Cuenca-Marín-Celia author Jiménez-López-Jesús S. author 2024-11-13 Listeria monocytogenes, a Gram-positive intracellular bacillus, causes listeriosis, which is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and vertical transmission. The incidence of the disease is estimated to be between one and ten cases per million globally, with pregnant women being particularly vulnerable. Objective: The aim was to describe the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of cases of gestational listeriosis at Hospital Materno Infantil de Málaga in order to improve our understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. Methods: A retrospective analysis of six confirmed cases of listeriosis was performed in pregnant women or neonates. Diagnostic confirmation was achieved using analytic and microbiological methodologies, including blood cultures and the measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP). Ethical approval was obtained, and clinical data were reviewed for reasons related to consultation, treatment approaches, and complications. Results: The most frequently observed symptoms were fever and abdominal pain, with complications such as intrauterine death and suspected chorioamnionitis. Four patients were treated with antibiotics, leading to improved outcomes. No severe complications such as neurolisteriosis were observed. Conclusions: Pregnant women are more susceptible to L. monocytogenes, which can cause mild maternal symptoms but severe foetal outcomes, including prematurity, foetal death, or neonatal infections. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for improving maternal–foetal outcomes. Castaño Frías L, Tudela-Littleton Peralta C, Segura Oliva N, Suárez Arana M, Cuenca Marín C, Jiménez López JS. Case Series of Listeria monocytogenes in Pregnancy: Maternal–Foetal Complications and Clinical Management in Six Cases. Microorganisms. 2024; 12(11):2306. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12112306 2076-2607 https://hdl.handle.net/10630/44707 10.3390/microorganisms12112306 Listeriosis Embarazo - Complicaciones y secuelas Case Series of Listeria monocytogenes in Pregnancy: Maternal–Foetal Complications and Clinical Management in Six Cases